Justice Carpio: Phl Needs US To Patrol In West Philippine Sea

As the Executive Department drives away the American forces, an Associate Justice of the Judiciary opines that the Philippines need the US in the West Philippine Sea. Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio emphasized anew that the Philippines needs the military forces of the United States of America, especially in patrolling the West … Read more

Obama To China: ‘Abide By International Law’

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Obama To China’s Stand In the West Philippine Sea: ‘Abide By International Law’ United States President Barack Obama urged China to stop “flexing its muscles” over the West Philippine Sea issue after the International Arbitration court already issued a ruling in favor of the Philippines. According to a report by GMA News, China needs to … Read more

China Allowed Filipino Fishermen To Enter Panatag Shoal

China Allowed Filipino Fishermen

China Allowed Filipino Fishermen To Enter Panatag Shoal China allowed Filipino fishermen to enter Panatag Shoal (Scarborough or Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philippine Sea to fish. Fisher folk In Subic, Zambales announced the good news saying that China has already allowed them to enter the disputed area after Chinese Coast Guard chased away … Read more

President Duterte Hopes a Formal Talk With China

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President Duterte Hopes a Formal Talk With China President Duterte hopes a formal talk with China regarding their territorial claims to the West Philippines Sea. On Wednesday (August 24, 2016) the president warns China against their reckoning without showing a resolution. The case filed by the Philippines against the territorial claims of China on the … Read more

Duterte Considers State Visit to China on West Phil. Sea Issue

Duterte hopeful bilateral talks with China on West Philippine Sea to start immediately Despite sending a special envoy to China, President Rodrigo Duterte still considers to visit China in relation to the claims of Beijing on the disputed South China Sea (West Philippine Sea). This was expressed by the president as his administration continues to … Read more

Duterte: No Plans To Raise Territorial Issue Before ASEAN

The president prefers to discuss the issue directly with China. President Rodrigo Duterte emphasized that he has no plans to raise the issue on territorial dispute between the Philippines and China before the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Duterte is set to join the ASEAN nations in the summit to be held on … Read more

Fishermen Still Advised To Avoid Panatag Shoal For Good

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Fishermen Still Advised to Avoid Panatag Shoal for Good Our fishermen still need to avoid sailing on Panatag or Scarborough Shoal. This advise came from The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to avoid further conflict with China. Last July 12, 2016 it was declared as a common fishing ground by the Permanent Court of Arbitration. … Read more

China’s Diversionary Tactics Over West Philippine Sea Issues

Manila – In a statement released on Tuesday, July 19, Chinese embassy expresses their willingness to cooperate for the campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte on cracking down illegal drugs. After the President said he would confront China on why Chinese Drug Lords are able to run drug trafficking operations in the Philippines. Will it be … Read more